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Reviews of the SimpleTech (Re)Drive
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CNET Review
The Good: Environmentally friendly design and packaging; unique and compact design; fast performance; useful software bundle; stays cool and quiet during operation.
The Bad: No FireWire or eSATA connections; one-year warranty is quite short; Turbo USB 2.0 works only on PCs.
The Bottom Line: Made from bamboo and recycled aluminum, the SimpleTech (Re)Drive is the most environmentally friendly external hard drive we've tested. It works well as a USB 2.0-only storage device and offers a unique ownership experience.
Manufacturer: SimpleTech USA
Part number: R500U
General
- Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 7.5 in
- Height 1.6 in
Hard Drive
- Capacity 500 GB
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
- Features TurboUSB technology
Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Storage Controller
- Type None
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - Mini-USB Type B
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots x None
Power
- External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards Plug and Play
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Fabrik Local Backup Software
- Min Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Unlimited
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